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GARDEN VALLEY-Recent groundbreaking on the Garden Valley Motel is the latest example of continued economic activity in this community 45 minutes north of Boise off State Highway 55.
Longtime local residents Alan and Jenny Ward will own and operate the 12-unit motel 10 miles east of Banks at 1111 Banks-Lowman Road.
Owners see a shortage of certain overnight accommodations in the area. They expect splid business from east-west travelers oil Banks-Lowman Road, from people engaging in family activities and weekend getaways, and from participants in guided recreation.
"There a only a couple of small motels here wirh a couple of rooms--nothing for groups," Jenny said.
A meeting/conference room will accommodate 20 to 25 people.
The...